# 📚 Nexus guide: best practices

*Published 2025-12-17*

These best practices help you get the most value from Nexus while staying in control of your tools and data. You don’t need to be technical — small habits make a big difference.

## #1 Connect only the tools you actually use

Start by connecting the tools you rely on most.

- This keeps results focused and relevant

- It’s easier to understand where answers are coming from

- You can always add more tools later

If a tool isn’t helping, you can remove it anytime.

## #2 Review your connected tools regularly

It’s a good idea to occasionally check which tools Nexus has access to.

- Remove tools you no longer use

- Reconnect tools if access has changed

- Keep permissions up to date

A quick review helps keep things tidy and secure.

## #3 Be clear when you ask for help

Nexus works best when your request is specific. Clear requests lead to clearer results. Instead of:

- “What’s going on?”

Try:

- [“What changed this week across my connected tools?”](/_sites/app.leadovaro.com/web?prompt=What%20changed%20this%20week%20across%20my%20connected%20tools%3F&utm_source=nexus-guide_best-practice&utm_medium=GTM-Resource&utm_campaign=encode_prompt)

- [“Summarize recent updates related to this project.”](/_sites/app.leadovaro.com/web?prompt=Summarize%20recent%20updates%20related%20to%20this%20project.&utm_source=deeplinkr&utm_medium=tool&utm_campaign=encode_prompt)

- [“Find documents about onboarding.”](/_sites/app.leadovaro.com/web?prompt=Find%20documents%20about%20onboarding.&utm_source=nexus-guide_best-practice&utm_medium=GTM-Resource&utm_campaign=encode_prompt)

## #4 Start simple, then go deeper

If you’re new to Nexus, begin with basic tasks. Good starting points:

- Finding information

- Summarizing documents or conversations

- Getting highlights or updates

Once you’re comfortable, try asking for insights, comparisons, or patterns.

## #5 Use Nexus for insights, not just answers

Nexus can help you understand what’s happening, not just show you data. Try asking:

- [“What themes keep coming up?”](/_sites/app.leadovaro.com/web?prompt=What%20themes%20keep%20coming%20up%3F&utm_source=nexus-guide_best-practice&utm_medium=GTM-Resource&utm_campaign=encode_prompt)

- [“What changed compared to last week?”](/_sites/app.leadovaro.com/web?prompt=What%20changed%20compared%20to%20last%20week%3F&utm_source=nexus-guide_best-practice&utm_medium=GTM-Resource&utm_campaign=encode_prompt)

- [“Is there anything unusual I should look at?”](/_sites/app.leadovaro.com/web?prompt=Is%20there%20anything%20unusual%20I%20should%20look%20at%3F&utm_source=nexus-guide_best-practice&utm_medium=GTM-Resource&utm_campaign=encode_prompt)

## #6 Keep permissions in mind

Nexus can **only** work within the permissions you approve.

- If Nexus can’t access something, it may need permission

- If you remove access, related requests will stop working

- You’re always in control of what Nexus can do

## #7 Clean up when you’re done

If you connected a tool for a one-time task or test, disconnect it when you’re finished. You can reconnect it anytime. This helps:

- Reduce clutter

- Limit unnecessary access

- Keep your setup simple

## #8 When in doubt, ask Nexus

You don’t need special commands or perfect wording. Nexus is designed to work in plain language:

- Ask Nexus what it can help with

- Ask it to explain or rephrase results

- Try a follow-up question

Source: /news/best-practices